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Keeping Umé Sámi Alive Through Joik and Song
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Keeping Umé Sámi Alive Through Joik and Song

Katarina Barruk wants you to take everything you know about language, and put it aside for a moment. As an artist from the Lusspie region in northern Sweden who sings in a dialect spoken by fewer than 30 people, she’s asking listeners to feel first. Her music is written in Umé Sámi, which can currently

Top 9 Couple-Friendly Vacation Destinations for 2026
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Top 9 Couple-Friendly Vacation Destinations for 2026

They say those who travel well together, stay together. So if travel is the ultimate test of a relationship, how can you rig the conditions to score well? You want a stress-free environment, yes, but then what do you talk about at dinner? Increase the stakes with too packed an itinerary, and you’re bound to

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Where The History of Sound Was Filmed

On Location peels back the curtain on some of your favorite films, television shows, and more. This time, we take a look at The History of Sound. “We all have soundtracks to our lives,” says Oliver Hermanus, the filmmaker behind The History of Sound. “We live our lives through sound, and music connects us to

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Why I Wanted the L.L.Bean Boat and Tote

Last fall, I thrifted my way through Tokyo. As I tried on one pair of vintage Levi’s after another, I was struck by how the Japanese seemed to have a better perception of American style than Americans themselves. They say that sometimes you need to go somewhere new to appreciate what you have at home.

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Why Porto Should Be Your 2026 Destination

Why go? Porto, in northern Portugal, is enjoying a golden moment. In 2026, Delta will launch direct flights from New York starting in May, the city will host a new edition of Primavera Sound in June, and it will continue to charm visitors with its unique blend of history, wine, contemporary art, and an evocative

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Why Airfare Keeps Getting Pricier

I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost

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Readers' Choice: America's Top Beaches

For the 38th edition of our Readers' Choice Awards, respondents from across the globe weighed in on all things travel—from hotels and resorts to cruises and spas, the friendliest cities to the foodiest. In total, a whopping 757,109 of you answered, and we heard you loud and clear. When it comes to the short list

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Sun Valley, Idaho: Classic Ski Town with Modern Comforts

Sun Valley, anchored by the city of Ketchum, was once a quiet mining and sheep-ranching community in rural central Idaho. All changed in the 1930s, when Union Pacific Railroad executives began brainstorming ways to boost winter train travel. Their quest brought them to this quiet pocket of the Sawtooth Mountains, where they decided to build

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Why Plane Tickets Keep Getting Pricier

I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost

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Why Airfares Are So Expensive

I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost

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New $100 International Fee for Major US Parks

The United States’ most popular national parks will soon charge international visitors a fee of $100 USD per person, in addition to the standard $15-30 entry fees, beginning on January 1, 2026. The parks affected by this fee hike are Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia and Kings Canyon

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Top 35 Mexico City Restaurants for Birria, Ceviche & Tacos

Skip to main content The stand-out spots in a city that's dense with incredible food. Courtesy Mi Compa Chava In the unfathomably large terrain of Mexico City, there is something excellent to eat on every corner, at every hour. When visiting, a game plan is necessary—as the tacos, quesadillas, and elotes pile up, stomach space